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Carter’s Taps Vans Exec to Support Growth Goals

Carter’s has brought in a new President and CEO to ramp up its growth initiatives. Douglas Palladini, former Global Brand President of…

J.Jill Begins the Hunt for a New CEO

J.Jill President and CEO Claire Spofford will retire in April 2025 and the women’s apparel brand has hired an executive search firm…

Burberry Names Akeroyd its Next CEO

Burberry has appointed Jonathan Akeroyd as CEO and Executive Director, effective April 2022. Akeroyd is currently CEO of Gianni Versace SpA, a…

CVS Names Aetna Veteran as New President and CEO

CVS Health has named Karen Lynch as its next President and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2021. Current President and CEO Larry Merlo…

Patagonia Promotes Three Executives, Fills Parent Company CEO Slot

Patagonia has named Ryan Gellert CEO of Patagonia Works, the retailer’s holding company. Gellert has overseen Patagonia’s European, Middle Eastern and African…

Kohl’s President Steps Down; Retailer Appoints New CTO

Kohl’s President Sona Chawla, who serves as second-in-command to CEO Michelle Gass, will step down from her role in mid-October.Chawla, who joined…

Rite Aid Appoints New CEO

Rite Aid has appointed Heyward Donigan as CEO, effective immediately. Donigan replaces John Standley, who will step down after nine years in…

Claire’s Stores Names Party City President As New CEO

Nine months after Claire’s Stores exited bankruptcy by eliminating nearly $2 billion in debt, the teen jewelry and accessories retailer has named former…

Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Steps Down Amid Activist Investor Pressure

Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Steven Temares has resigned from his position and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors…

REI Moves Interim CEO To Permanent Role

REI has named interim chief executive Eric Artz as its permanent CEO, effective May 7. Artz had served as interim CEO since…

Francesca’s CEO Resigns As Company Explores Potential Sale

Francesca’s CEO Steve Lawrence has resigned, just as the retailer revealed that it is exploring strategic alternatives, which may include the possible…

Kroger CFO Will Retire In April 2019

Kroger CFO J. Michael Schlotman will retire from his role effective April 3, when he will be succeeded by Gary Millerchip, CEO…

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